London SE12 8 area guide
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Is London SE12 8 a good place to live?
In London (SE12 8), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £559,054 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.
Avg sold price
£559,054
Population
15,579
Recorded crime
532.9
Schools
5
Broadband
84%
Flood risk
High
Flood risk in London SE12 8
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE12 8 is rated high. Around 27.3% of properties (1,190 of 4,366) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 741 are at significant risk.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.
Sold-price trend (1995–2026)
Annual average (mean) sold price in SE12 8, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in SE12 8 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 81/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 39
- One-person households
- 30%
- Households with children
- 33%
- Households
- 6,450
Owned 56% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 24%
Census 2021 (ONS), for SE12 8.
Browse postcodes
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London SE12 8: frequently asked questions
Is London SE12 8 a good place to live?
In London (SE12 8), recorded crime is 99% above the national average, homes sell for around £559,054 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 5/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in London SE12 8?
Recorded crime in London SE12 8 runs at 532.9 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is London SE12 8 safe?
Crime in London SE12 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in London SE12 8 runs at 532.9 per 1,000 properties, 99% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
How much are house prices in London SE12 8?
Homes in London SE12 8 sell for around £559,054 on average, based on 118 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).
Is London SE12 8 at risk of flooding?
Flood risk from rivers and the sea in London SE12 8 is rated high. Around 27.3% of properties (1,190 of 4,366) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 741 are at significant risk.
How many schools are there in London SE12 8?
There are 5 schools in London SE12 8 (2 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.
Is London SE12 8 a deprived area?
London SE12 8 sits in deprivation decile 5 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).